US Bridges

I 20 WB Lane over US 51

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E I 55S/I 20W · Structure no. 110002002504560

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
662 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
103,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 WB Lane over US 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 WB Lane over US 51 in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,000 by 2043. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20 WB Lane
CrossesUS 51
Location0.4 MI E I 55S/I 20W
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.27646, -90.19729
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,000 (2023)
Projected traffic107,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 WB Lane over US 51 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 WB Lane over US 51 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I 20 WB Lane over US 51 carry?

About 103,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 20 WB Lane over US 51?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 WB Lane over US 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.